Changes: Sha-Brytol

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The Sha-Brytol, which in ancient dwarven language means "Revered Defenders"^[1], is a group of dwarves, secluded far beneath the Deep Roads.

Background

This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Inquisition.

The Sha-Brytol predate the fall of the Dwarven empire and their only purpose is to protect the Titans, from those they deem "impure". There are no records of this group in the Memories. However, according to Shaper Valta, they are now lost and misguided. These dwarves drink lyrium, the blood of the Titans, and wear armor with lyrium woven into it which causes it to fuse to their flesh.

Valta locates a chamber with several empty suits of Sha-Brytol armor and speculates this must be where the dwarves are sealed into their suits. Valta suspects that her 'lost kin' are still hiding something, the armor must be made somewhere and therefore the Sha-Brytol must have their own thaig somewhere out there.

Involvement

This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Inquisition.

In their search for the source of mysterious earthquakes, a company led by the Inquisitor and Shaper Valta and Lieutenant Renn of the Legion of the Dead descend past the Deep Roads, and whilst navigating a cave system in the dark, they realize they're not alone; bright blue eyes are watching them despite the near total darkness of the caves. Renn demands the entities to reveal themselves, and is shot with a projectile. The Sha-Brytol reveal themselves, armed with mechanized crossbows and lyrium-infused armor. A fight ensues, and Renn succumbs to his wounds in the battle's aftermath. Valta grieves, but examines the Sha-Brytol, recognizing them as dwarves. The company lays Renn to rest and presses on, finding lyrium carvings in an ancient dwarven language which sheds some light on what these creatures may be.

The company pushes further, meeting heavy Sha-Brytol resistance, until they enter something unprecedented; a massive, verdant green cavern. The Inquisitor and Valta surmise the Sha-Brytol live within the cavern, then spot a massive piece of pure lyrium atop a shrine. Valta credits it as the source of the quakes. The Sha-Brytol attempt to stop their advance, but are slain. Once they reach the shrine however, the lyrium crystal blasts away Valta, incapacitating her, and assembles a guardian to defend itself.

After Valta regains consciousness, she discovers that she obtained a connection to a titan. The Sha-Brytol become very wary of her. Knowing she is connected to the titan and the power it grants her, the Sha-Brytol attempt to offer her a suit of their traditional armor, which she refuses. They watch her and flee from her when she investigates their tower. Valta notes that they both love and fear her due to her new powers and connection to the Titans.

Ranks

Sha-Brytol Bolter - (Crossbow Bolter)
Sha-Brytol Revered Defender - (Two-Handed Great Maul)
Sha-Brytol Stone Stalker - (Rogue - Double Daggers)
Sha-Brytol EarthShaker - Unique warriors who can manipulate lyrium into a unique explosive

Gallery

Trivia

Sha-Brytol evidently have an even more powerful vision in the dark compared to normal dwarves.^[2]

This section contains spoilers for:
Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Both the Sha-Brytol and the Profane sustain themselves on lyrium. A rock wraith was encountered by the Legion of the Dead near the ruins of Heidrun Thaig^[3], beneath which the Sha-Brytol reside.

References

↑ Translated by Shaper Valta after examining rune carvings in the Forgotten Caverns.
↑ As evidenced when the party is entering the Forgotten Caverns.
↑ Codex entry: Rock Wraith

[1] Translated by Shaper Valta after examining rune carvings in the Forgotten Caverns.

[2] As evidenced when the party is entering the Forgotten Caverns.

[3] Codex entry: Rock Wraith

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+|headquarters = [[The Wellspring]]
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-|quests = [[The Descent]]
+|quests       = [[The Descent (quest)]]
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+|location     = [[Forgotten Caverns]] <br> [[Bastion of the Pure]] <br> [[The Wellspring]]
-|appearances = [[Dragon Age: Inquisition]] - [[The Descent]]
+|appearances  = [[Dragon Age: Inquisition]] - [[The Descent]] <br> [[Dragon Age: Inquisition multiplayer]] <br> [[Heroes of Dragon Age]]
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-The '''Sha-Brytol''', or "Revered Defenders"<ref>Valta discovers this translation shortly after their first encounter with the Sha-Brytol.</ref> are a group of ancient [[Dwarf|dwarves]], secluded far beneath the [[Deep Roads]].
+The '''Sha-Brytol''', which in ancient [[Dwarven languages and phrases|dwarven language]] means "Revered Defenders"<ref>Translated by [[Shaperate|Shaper]] [[Valta]] after examining [[rune]] carvings in the [[Forgotten Caverns]].</ref>, is a group of [[Dwarf|dwarves]], secluded far [[Thedas#Underground|beneath]] the [[Deep Roads]].
-== Background   ==
+== Background ==
+{{SpoilerDAI|style=short|
-{{SpoilerDAI|Little is known about the history of the Sha-Brytol apart from the fact they protect the [[Titan]]s, what is known is that they predate the fall of the Dwarven Empire and the arrival of the Darkspawn. According to [[Valta]], they are lost and misguided from their original purpose. They were all Dwarves who drank [[Titan]]'s blood - [[lyrium]], and wear armor with  lyrium woven into it (this causes it to fuse to their flesh). They guard the titans from those they deem "impure".}}
+The Sha-Brytol predate the fall of the Dwarven empire and their only purpose is to protect the [[Titan]]s, from those they deem "impure". There are no records of this group in the [[Memories]]. However, according to [[Shaperate|Shaper]] [[Valta]], they are now lost and misguided. These dwarves drink [[lyrium]], the blood of the Titans, and wear armor with lyrium woven into it which causes it to fuse to their flesh.
+Valta locates a chamber with several empty suits of Sha-Brytol armor and speculates this must be where the dwarves are sealed into their suits. Valta suspects that her 'lost kin' are still hiding something, the armor must be made somewhere and therefore the Sha-Brytol must have their own [[thaig]] somewhere out there.}}
 == Involvement ==
-{{SpoilerDAI|
+{{SpoilerDAI|style=short|
-[[The Descent|In their search]] for the source of mysterious earthquakes, a company led by [[The Inquisitor|Inquisitor]] and dwarves [[Valta]] and [[Renn]] descend past the [[Deep Roads]], and whilst navigating a [[Forgotten Caverns|cave system]] in the dark, they realize they're not alone. Renn demands the entities to reveal themselves, and is shot with a projectile. The Sha-Brytol reveal themselves, armed with mechanized crossbows and lyrium-infused armor. A fight ensues, and Renn succumbs to his wounds in the battle's aftermath. Valta grieves, but examines the Sha-Brytol, recognizing them as dwarves. The company lays Renn to rest and presses on, finding lyrium carvings similar to the Orzammar's [[Memories]].
+[[The Descent|In their search]] for the source of mysterious earthquakes, a company led by [[the Inquisitor]] and Shaper Valta and Lieutenant [[Renn]] of the [[Legion of the Dead]] descend past the Deep Roads, and whilst navigating a [[Forgotten Caverns|cave system]] in the dark, they realize they're not alone; bright blue eyes are watching them despite the near total darkness of the caves. Renn demands the entities to reveal themselves, and is shot with a projectile. The Sha-Brytol reveal themselves, armed with mechanized crossbows and lyrium-infused armor. A fight ensues, and Renn succumbs to his wounds in the battle's aftermath. Valta grieves, but examines the Sha-Brytol, recognizing them as dwarves. The company lays Renn to rest and presses on, finding lyrium carvings in an ancient dwarven language which sheds some light on what these creatures may be.
-The company pushes further, meeting heavy Sha-Brytol resistance, until they enter something unprecedented: a [[The Wellspring|massive cavern, verdant with green]]. The Inquisitor and Valta surmise the Sha-Brytol live within the cavern, then spot a massive piece of pure lyrium atop a shrine. Valta credits it as the source of the quakes. The Sha-Brytol attempt to stop their advance, but are slain. Once they reach the shrine however, the lyrium crystal blasts away Valta, incapacitating her, and assembles a [[The Guardian (Inquisition)|guardian]] to defend itself.
+The company pushes further, meeting heavy Sha-Brytol resistance, until they enter something unprecedented; a [[The Wellspring|massive, verdant green cavern]]. The Inquisitor and Valta surmise the Sha-Brytol live within the cavern, then spot a massive piece of pure lyrium atop a shrine. Valta credits it as the source of the quakes. The Sha-Brytol attempt to stop their advance, but are slain. Once they reach the shrine however, the lyrium crystal blasts away Valta, incapacitating her, and assembles a [[The Guardian (Inquisition)|guardian]] to defend itself.
-After Valta gains her connection to titan the Sha-Brytol become very wary of her. Knowing she is connected to the titan and the power it grants her they attempt to offer her their armor which she refuses. They watch her and flee from her when she investigates their tower. Valta notes that they both love and fear her due to her new powers.  }}
+After Valta regains consciousness, she discovers that she obtained a connection to a titan. The Sha-Brytol become very wary of her. Knowing she is connected to the titan and the power it grants her, the Sha-Brytol attempt to offer her a suit of their traditional armor, which she refuses. They watch her and flee from her when she investigates their tower. Valta notes that they both love and fear her due to her new powers and connection to the Titans.}}
 == Ranks ==
-*Sha-Brytol Bolter -  ([[Archery abilities|Archer]])
+* Sha-Brytol Bolter - ([[Archery abilities|Crossbow Bolter]])
-*Sha-Brytol Revered Defender - ([[Two-Handed Weapon abilities|Two-Handed Great Maul)]]
+* Sha-Brytol Revered Defender - ([[Two-Handed Weapon abilities|Two-Handed Great Maul)]]
-*Sha-Brytol Stone Stalker - ([[Rogue (Inquisition)|Rogue]] - [[Double Daggers abilities|Double Daggers]])
+* Sha-Brytol Stone Stalker - ([[Rogue (Inquisition)|Rogue]] - [[Double Daggers abilities|Double Daggers]])
-*Sha-Brytol EarthShaker - Unique warriors who can manipulate [[Lyrium]]
+* Sha-Brytol EarthShaker - Unique warriors who can manipulate lyrium into a unique explosive
+== Gallery ==
+<gallery widths="199px" captionalign="center" orientation="landscape">
+Sha-Brytol Bolter.png|Sha-Brytol Bolter
+Sha-Brytol Revered Defender.png|Sha-Brytol Revered Defender
+Sha-Brytol Stone Stalker.png|Sha-Brytol Stone Stalker
+Sha-Brytol EarthShaker.png|Sha-Brytol Earth Shaker
+Sha-Brytol Bolter HoDA.png|Sha-Brytol Bolter in ''[[Heroes of Dragon Age]]''
+Sha-Brytol Revered Defender HoDA.png|Sha-Brytol Revered Defender in ''Heroes of Dragon Age''
+Sha-Brytol Stalker HoDA.png|Sha-Brytol Stone Stalker in ''Heroes of Dragon Age''
+Shabrytol.png|An image depicting the Sha-Brytol taken from '''The Fact Finder''' [[Achievements (Inquisition)|achievement]]
+</gallery>
 == Trivia ==
+* Sha-Brytol evidently have an even more powerful vision in the dark compared to normal dwarves.<ref>As evidenced when the party is entering the [[Forgotten Caverns]].</ref>
-{{SpoilerDAI|*Both the Sha-Brytol and the [[rock wraith|Profane]] sustain themselves on [[lyrium]]. A rock wraith was encountered by the [[Legion of the Dead]] near the ruins of [[Ruins of Heidrun Thaig|Heidrun Thaig]]<ref>[[Codex entry: Rock Wraith]]</ref>, beneath which the Sha-Brytol reside.}}
+{{SpoilerDAI|{{clr}}
+* Both the Sha-Brytol and the [[Rock wraith|Profane]] sustain themselves on lyrium. A rock wraith was encountered by the Legion of the Dead near the ruins of [[Ruins of Heidrun Thaig|Heidrun Thaig]]<ref>[[Codex entry: Rock Wraith]]</ref>, beneath which the Sha-Brytol reside.}}
 == See also ==
-{{:Codex entry: Sha-Brytol|style=iconmini}}
+{{:Codex entry: Sha-Brytol|style=iconmini}}<br>
+{{:Revered Defender Armor|style=iconmini}}<br>
+{{:Vestments of the Pure|style=iconmini}}<br>
+{{:Stone Stalker Coat|style=iconmini}}<br>
 == References ==
 <references/>
-[[Category:Dwarven lore]]
+{{Dwarves}}
+[[Category:Groups]]
 [[Category:Dwarven groups]]
+[[Category:Dwarven lore]]